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Girl Flu

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After young Bird (Jade Pettyjohn) moves from the San Fernando Valley to Echo Park, she learns that she has to become a woman whether she wants to or not when she gets her first period, finds herself abandoned by her immature stoner of a mom, and finds out that she'll never be able to return to the San Fernando Valley.
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Kate Erbland IndieWire 10/06/2017
B
Pettyjohn's charming performance is the sort of infectious breakout role that makes a film like Girl Flu really get into your system. Go to Full Review
Jon Frosch The Hollywood Reporter 10/06/2017
Girl Flu is a slight but distinctive coming-of-ager. Go to Full Review
Jason Best Movie Talk 10/16/2020
4/5
A comedy about menstruation might not sound the most beguiling prospect but Girl Flu... proves utterly charming Go to Full Review
Morgan Rojas Cinemacy 08/06/2018
... unfortunately, the lack of depth beyond the initial shock and awe of this often taboo subject, leaves the audience wanting so much more. Go to Full Review
Courtney Howard Fresh Fiction 11/05/2017
4/5
If you're into cute, tender and endearing mother-daughter narratives, this is your new jam. Go to Full Review
Molly McLaughlin Bust Magazine 10/25/2017
Despite the continued existence of taboos on the topic, the story of a girl getting her first period is a story worth telling. And Girl Flu does it with charm, humor and loveable weirdness. Go to Full Review
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Erin C Jun 30 I generally do not like writing reviews but looking at some of the negative reviews from audience ratings compelled me to. One gave it a low rating because they were so incensed that a 12 year old wouldn't know what a period is. Her mother is a mess! that's part of the story. The truth is there's a lot of kids that aren't raised in a healthy environment so that makes the movie much more poignant. I thought the acting was good and the young girl especially good acting. I don't rate movies comparative to the entire cinematic history of mankind. I rate them based on the genre they are in, the budget and the type of film. In this category this is one of the best. See more 06/28/2020 Wow, what a wonderfully written coming of age story. Unable to relate to the primary focus, given that I lack a uterus, they did such a great job creating likable, if flawed, characters and get you emotionally invested in their lives. For young women "experiencing womanhood" for the first time, and their mothers, a definite recommend. It's generally good for woman empowerment, and even has a little, "OMG, I'm dating a mom with a teen/tween daughter" in it. I want to talk about a big moment in the movie, but those are the weakest parts. The strength of the movie is the 95% that is the small things: the dysfunctional family relationships. Those are some of my favorite sitcoms over the years and someone saw how to write those moments into a feature film on top of a first period story. I want to reiterate that the main 3 actors really nailed their roles beautifully. Great movie: I could easily see watching this again sometime. See more 01/31/2019 I don't really know what to write. 12yr girl that doesn't know what the period is. Isn't funny. See more 02/18/2018 Could have been a much better movie than it was. This is a coming-of-age story about a young girl's first period. Seemed badly acted at times, but yet no reviewers came out criticizing the movie. I wondered if they were afraid to say it for fear of reaction. See more 02/04/2018 Really disappointed with how it seems like more and more movies are promoting kids being so disrespectful to there parents. The mom in this movie was not perfect but I think the mouth on the girl was above and beyond disrespectful. I have 3 daughters 10, 2 & 5 months and honestly I wouldn't let any of them watch this because of how bratty they had the child actor be! I get being on your period but I do not think in any way it permits being nasty, cold, cussing, fighting or many of the other things this movie portrayed for coming of the age! & in know way do I want my girls thinking this behavior is appropriate!I wish there could be a nice clean movie with a child who isn't written to be so horribly disrespectful. The best part was the first 10 mins and then the end it was a very slow movie of watching ridiculous behavior. See more 01/30/2018 Very cute movie all around. Katee Sackhoff is wonderful as the mom. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis After young Bird (Jade Pettyjohn) moves from the San Fernando Valley to Echo Park, she learns that she has to become a woman whether she wants to or not when she gets her first period, finds herself abandoned by her immature stoner of a mom, and finds out that she'll never be able to return to the San Fernando Valley.
Director
Dorie Barton
Producer
Jay Lowi, David K. Wilson
Screenwriter
Dorie Barton
Production Co
Free Chicken Films
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2017
Runtime
1h 32m
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